"Along with the other operators we are getting together with the police to come up with solutions but obviously it's not helping much in terms of giving people confidence in bus travel."

A bus squeezes down Cranbrook Avenue

He spoke out as the firm announced a £5.7m investment in 31 new buses due to come into operation in the city later this year.

Mr Cranwell said the new single and double-decker buses arriving in Hull this summer would feature multiple USB charging points, luxury seating and contactless ticket machines as well as low-emission engines.

"They are designed to make bus travel more attractive and encourage that modal shift we need."

Police statement

Communities Chief Inspector Lee Edwards said north Hull was a "busy area" for Humberside Police, but a strong team is in place to deal with concerns and take "proportionate action".

He said: "We know that the majority of the residents of Orchard Park are decent, law abiding citizens and I appreciate the impact that anti-social behaviour can have for those people.

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“I want to reassure you today that we are out and about in your community and will continue to be so and to work with you to ensure that Orchard Park remains a great place to live and work.

“North Hull can be a busy area for us, however we have a strong team in place who know the area well and regularly talk to residents and take proportionate action to address their concerns and reduce incidents of this nature.

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